Costantino D'Orazio on Art Radio: The Story of 'Bella Davvero'

Costantino D'Orazio, an Italian art historian and broadcaster, discusses his experience hosting 'Bella Davvero' on Radio2, a weekend radio program that explores Italy's artistic heritage. The show, born in summer 2015 from journalist Emilio Casalini's proposal to transform his ebook 'Fondata sulla bellezza' into a radio format, airs Saturdays and Sundays from 9 to 10 PM. D'Orazio, who also works on TV programs like 'Unomattina', 'Geo', and 'Linea Notte', and curates 'AR-Frammenti d’Arte' on Rainews24, explains the challenge of discussing art without images. He focuses on stories behind artworks, using current events as inspiration. The program's team includes curator Giovanna Romano, Claudio Licoccia, Roberto Bottaro, and director Alessandro Provenzano. D'Orazio notes the show's success in engaging a qualified audience, with a record number of messages during a segment on colors seen from windows. He advocates for accessible art communication, avoiding oversimplification. The program is fully produced by RAI with internal resources.